Professional development

In times of rapid change, continuous professional development is essential. We're committed to providing you with valuable learning and development opportunities that enhance your skills and career prospects. Whether it's mastering the latest advancements in AI or understanding new sustainability practices, our programs are designed to give you the professional edge while upholding the highest ethical and professional standards.

You can seek support for each of these career stages by visiting our career development page.

What is coming in 2025?

Sarah Craig, Learning & Development Manager at CPA Australia, talks about what is coming in 2025 in the area of professional development.

2025 membership renewals are now open

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Strengthening your professional advantage

In 2024, we offered a variety of professional development opportunities. These included new courses, conferences and events designed to help you grow in your career.

Navigating Risk

In 2024, we introduced a new micro-credential entitled “Navigating Risk”. This online learning module joined our existing suite of micro-credentials to further support you in refining specific skills and capabilities. Other micro-credentials available include topics such as AI, data visualisation, ethics, and ESG. The flexible online delivery of these micro-credentials allows you to learn at your own pace and fit your study in around other work and personal commitments.

New online learning providers

We partnered with a new online learning provider, Learnsignal, to deliver courses on emerging and dynamic topics such as ESG and AI for Accountants. Learnsignal is a part of a suite of partners we have for continued professional development. We’ve also introduced new accredited technical and project management courses from Lumify Work, as well as partnered with Nexacu to deliver innovative training in AI for business.

MY FIRM. MY FUTURE.

The MY FIRM. MY FUTURE. program continues to support Public Practitioners with their strategic planning, skill development, business recovery, and cybersecurity. The resources available cover a range of public accounting issues and contain in-depth technical information, quick-fix tips podcasts, and webinars on topics from risk management to cloud computing. This content is constantly being updated as the regulatory environment changes or innovation occurs in business or technology.

Conferences, webinars and events

Throughout 2024 we have supported members by facilitating a rich mix of virtual and face-to-face conferences, webinars and events. Each of these opportunities provide members with the chance to be inspired by new ideas, grow their skillsets, and connect with their peers. These events include CPA Congress 2024, the Public Practice Retreat, the Women in Leadership program, Finance Business Partnering, and Understanding Key Accounting Standards.

Mentoring program

Our Mentoring Program continues to help develop new skills and enhance existing ones within the accounting profession. For the first time, in 2024 the CPA Australia Mentoring Program was offered to all global members, with close to 700 pairs across the world connecting throughout the year. These mentoring relationships offer a powerful development experience to the participants, delivering personal and professional benefits to both the mentor and the mentee.

ESG micro-credentials

We launched the micro-credential Sustainability: Building Resilience through Leadership to prepare you for IFRS Sustainability Standards disclosure requirements. The course focuses on stakeholder engagement and integrating sustainability into organisational culture, skills to lead initiatives that create lasting value, enhancing brand reputation and driving positive change. It is the first in a series of upcoming sustainability micro-credentials and has been created in partnership with ERM, the world’s largest specialist sustainability consultancy.

Professional development

What is coming in 2025?

2025 membership renewals are now open

Strengthening your professional advantage

Navigating Risk

New online learning providers

MY FIRM. MY FUTURE.

Conferences, webinars and events

Mentoring program

ESG micro-credentials

2025 membership renewals are now open

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